Definition of "eidetic" [eidetic]

• Of, relating to, or marked by extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall of visual images. (adjective)

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• "Some people have what are called eidetic visualizations."
• "Stile was good at this, in human terms-but how could he be sure that Noh did not possess long-term eidetic memory, and be virtually invinci - ble?"
• "Opponents say he has an eidetic or photographic memory ( 'eidetic' - that's at least 83 on a triple)."